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you are in tripoli. you must have some information so what was being planned. tell me about the security plan that was implemented in tripoli by the lebanese government and by the lebanese army. what's going on with that? >> first of all, the army clear in tripoli, they cleared the area, now clashes are taking place, as you said in your report, and outside of tripoli but at the same time, i believe that the army, one of the major role of the army is to put the civilians in a safe place. we cannot continue this fight until unknown period. wir fighting in places where there are a lot of civilians. as you know, we heard and you will hear again that voice of simplians asking for clearance from this region. >> we understand that the army has also now been gone into the soup in tripoli which is quite unprecedented. but one member of parliament is denouncing what i call the excesssive use of force by the army in the current offensive that is going on. we understand, also, army helicopter, gunshots are being used. do you share that view? >> we lebanese should support t
you are in tripoli. you must have some information so what was being planned. tell me about the security plan that was implemented in tripoli by the lebanese government and by the lebanese army. what's going on with that? >> first of all, the army clear in tripoli, they cleared the area, now clashes are taking place, as you said in your report, and outside of tripoli but at the same time, i believe that the army, one of the major role of the army is to put the civilians in a safe place....
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police have asked people to call regarding suspicious people in tripoli. >> when you look at tripoli, this is a city that isn't new, as i said earlier, two neighborhoods opposite each other, one sunni neighborhood, one is muslim which supports fighting before. it has been quiet in recent months and the people talking before do think -- >> i do apologize we seem to be losing -- >> for this change in dynamic. can you hear me? >> i'm sorry we're going to have to leave 30th with stephanie decker. that's a bad connection. we have lots more to come on al jazeera. protesters in hong kong, vote whether to continue their sit-in or agree to government proposals to end it. >> it's a chilling and draconian sentence... it simply cannot stand. >> this trial was a sham... >> they are truth seekers... >> all they really wanna do is find out what's happening, so they can tell people... >> governments around the world all united to condemn this... >> as you can see, it's still a very much volatile situation... >> the government is prepared to carry out mass array... >> if you want free press in the new
police have asked people to call regarding suspicious people in tripoli. >> when you look at tripoli, this is a city that isn't new, as i said earlier, two neighborhoods opposite each other, one sunni neighborhood, one is muslim which supports fighting before. it has been quiet in recent months and the people talking before do think -- >> i do apologize we seem to be losing -- >> for this change in dynamic. can you hear me? >> i'm sorry we're going to have to leave 30th...
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calling for jihad, calling for attacks on the army, and for the army to lift its siege on tripoli. and the al qaeda nusra front, they still hold those men in the no man's land between lebanon and syria and they are threatening to execute one of them if the siege is not lifted from tripoli. >>> trying to deal with the spread of ebola. >> it's a chilling and draconian sentence... it simply cannot stand. >> this trial was a sham... >> they are truth seekers... >> all they really wanna do is find out what's happening, so they can tell people... >> governments around the world all united to condemn this... >> as you can see, it's still a very much volatile situation... >> the government is prepared to carry out mass array... >> if you want free press in the new democracy, >> good to have you with us. these are the top stories on al jazeera. people in ukraine are voting in parliamentary elections. it's the first poll since the overthrow of president viktor yanukovych earl this year. tunisia is voting to pass its full parliament, final stages of the political transition which follows the
calling for jihad, calling for attacks on the army, and for the army to lift its siege on tripoli. and the al qaeda nusra front, they still hold those men in the no man's land between lebanon and syria and they are threatening to execute one of them if the siege is not lifted from tripoli. >>> trying to deal with the spread of ebola. >> it's a chilling and draconian sentence... it simply cannot stand. >> this trial was a sham... >> they are truth seekers... >>...
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live in tripoli with the latest. hello and welcome to al jazeera live from our headquarters in doha. also, ahead, the football democracy in tunisia, millions cart ballots in the country that inspired the arab spring. a crucial vote also gets underway in ukraine. millions cast their ballots against the backdrop of fighting in the east. also ahead. >> in calcuta, coming up, we will see how a ban on by silks on the main roads is affecting likelihoods and the environ] ♪ >> we begin in lebanon where fighting continues on the streets of the country's second city. gun battles in and around tripoli have killed .6 soldiers and four civilians and lebanon's army has been stepping efforts to drive armed groups. sunni muslim isil and inspired fighters are known to cross into lebanon from syria to fight the shia armed group and they have fought the army that they accuse of supporting hez bola. backing government forces loyal to bash arrest al assad. the leader has said that it is a preemptive strategy to stop rebel fight the ass
live in tripoli with the latest. hello and welcome to al jazeera live from our headquarters in doha. also, ahead, the football democracy in tunisia, millions cart ballots in the country that inspired the arab spring. a crucial vote also gets underway in ukraine. millions cast their ballots against the backdrop of fighting in the east. also ahead. >> in calcuta, coming up, we will see how a ban on by silks on the main roads is affecting likelihoods and the environ] ♪ >> we begin in...
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. >>> more gunfire on the streets of tripoli where the lebanese army is battling gunmen connected to syria's war younon again. ♪ you are watching al jazeera live from our headquarters in doha. also coming up, the country that inspires the arab spring heads to the polls for the first parliamentary election since the revolution four years ago. after 13 years and hundreds of lives lost, the u.k. ends combat operations in afghanistan. and more than 20 european banks fail to make the grade. so what's gone wrong? we begin in lebanon where there has been another day of fierce fighting in the northern town of tripoli. the fighting started on friday and so far, at least 10 soldiers and six civilians have been killed in the violence which is related to the conflict in syria. stefanie dekker is in tripoli not far from where the battles are being fought. >> there remains an incredibly tension stand-off between the army and fighters holed up in an area that is a sunni neighborhood. the road where we are, you can hear it there. this has been ongoing throughout the day. sometimes more intention.
. >>> more gunfire on the streets of tripoli where the lebanese army is battling gunmen connected to syria's war younon again. ♪ you are watching al jazeera live from our headquarters in doha. also coming up, the country that inspires the arab spring heads to the polls for the first parliamentary election since the revolution four years ago. after 13 years and hundreds of lives lost, the u.k. ends combat operations in afghanistan. and more than 20 european banks fail to make the...
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. >> lebanon's gun battles in around around the northern city of tripoli, violence is seen as a spillover of the civil war in syria with sunni fighters snider by i.s.i.l. and al qaeda. stephanie decker is following thing situation. >> reporter: little further north, there is a home of the salifi sheik that the army has surrounded. lebanese army is using helicopters, significant, first time helicopters have been used in that area since the spillover of the syrian war began. just to put this in context. the latest fighting was kicked off when the army raided the home of a man they believe was involved in i.s.i.l, calling for attacks on the army, calling for the army to lift its siege on tripoli. we are also hearing from the al qaeda affiliated nusra front, they still hold those men in the no man's land between lebanon and syria and threatening to execute one of them if the army doesn't lift the siege in tripoli. >> coming up in the bulletin. we look at how africa's funding crisis is dealing with the threatening threat of ebola. >> it's a chilling and draconian sentence... it simply cannot s
. >> lebanon's gun battles in around around the northern city of tripoli, violence is seen as a spillover of the civil war in syria with sunni fighters snider by i.s.i.l. and al qaeda. stephanie decker is following thing situation. >> reporter: little further north, there is a home of the salifi sheik that the army has surrounded. lebanese army is using helicopters, significant, first time helicopters have been used in that area since the spillover of the syrian war began. just to...
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let's now bring in stephanie decker who is in tripoli for us. now, stephanie you have been close to the fighting on the ground, what have you seen? well, it's still an intense standoff. we hear it sporadically and goes on a long time and heard artillery fire and military firing in the area and i want to tell you what the people here are saying, a lot of people say they have relatives inside and anger and saying give us a ceasefire so we can evacuate our children. the women because it's a densely populated area and this is the concern now and we also just now came back from a meeting with some sunnis of the area and some politicians and the feeling there, there was some anger against the army, basically saying the army shouldn't be taking sides and this translates into complications we are seeing here when it comes to lebanon sunnis believe they are taking the side of hezbollah which is a shia armed group fighting in syria on behalf of al-assad and seen fighting in the city before but it has changed somewhat now and now you don't have one side wh
let's now bring in stephanie decker who is in tripoli for us. now, stephanie you have been close to the fighting on the ground, what have you seen? well, it's still an intense standoff. we hear it sporadically and goes on a long time and heard artillery fire and military firing in the area and i want to tell you what the people here are saying, a lot of people say they have relatives inside and anger and saying give us a ceasefire so we can evacuate our children. the women because it's a...
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is-- >> i apologize for interrupting there, but we'll take you to tripoli where u.n. secretary general is now speaking. let's listen to what he's saying. >> honorable and happy to speak on the house of representatives. >> the great country of libya. >> and in particular thank the participation for the leadership and recognize the presence of very distinguished special envoys mr. jonathan power of the united kingdom, and mr. the ambassador of italy and special envoy of italy, and special envoy of france, and special envoy. and of course my own special envoy ladies and gentlemen, as you may remember, i came to libya after revolution. i was very much excited and moved by seeing the excitement of all libyan people because they were expecting the peace and civility and better human rights an and prosperity of the country. we hoped and we supported your efforts to make this country for transparent and stable. unfortunately, some how the peace has not yet been settled. that's why we are here. at that time i came here with much lighter heart. now i'm here. having this disting
is-- >> i apologize for interrupting there, but we'll take you to tripoli where u.n. secretary general is now speaking. let's listen to what he's saying. >> honorable and happy to speak on the house of representatives. >> the great country of libya. >> and in particular thank the participation for the leadership and recognize the presence of very distinguished special envoys mr. jonathan power of the united kingdom, and mr. the ambassador of italy and special envoy of...
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let's go now live to tripoli, al jazeera's narsala bed ri joins us. first of all, give us an assessment, an idea of what civilians are facing. we have had pleas from humanitarian organizations the western side, the western mountain side of tripoli about 120, 150 kilometers from the capitol, tripoli in really, really they are facing anonslaught. two cities have come under chef shelling from the forces allied to the city over the last few days. the number of casualties has been increasing. so far, we are talking about over 100 dead and over 200 people actually have been injured. many of them actually have vacated their homes and moved in to the areas surrounding garian and many individuals surrounding the early on the eastern side of libya, particularly in the city of benjamghazi. many of the districts which have seen the forces loyal to the renegade general hafta and the militia of it libya have been almost completely deserted by the civilian populations which have moved to other areas and we are talking of about at least 61 dead so far according to me
let's go now live to tripoli, al jazeera's narsala bed ri joins us. first of all, give us an assessment, an idea of what civilians are facing. we have had pleas from humanitarian organizations the western side, the western mountain side of tripoli about 120, 150 kilometers from the capitol, tripoli in really, really they are facing anonslaught. two cities have come under chef shelling from the forces allied to the city over the last few days. the number of casualties has been increasing. so...
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live in tripoli with the latest. hello and welcome to al jazeera live from our headquarters in doha. also, ahead, the football democracy in tunisia, millions cart ballots in the country that inspired the arab spring. a crucial vote also gets underway in ukraine. millions cast their ballots against the backdrop of fighting in the
live in tripoli with the latest. hello and welcome to al jazeera live from our headquarters in doha. also, ahead, the football democracy in tunisia, millions cart ballots in the country that inspired the arab spring. a crucial vote also gets underway in ukraine. millions cast their ballots against the backdrop of fighting in the
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now an alliance of armed revolutionary now controls the capitol tripoli, and that includes parliament there. it means that the country has two rival parliaments. tripoli is so insecure that representatives elected earlier in the year, but they failed to create a government. in bengahzi general haftar has been fighting. the general director of the institute, and he believes the current fighting can only end around the negotiating table. >> it seems clear that the international community, egypt, and others countries who have involved themselves in the conflict don't seem to support a negotiated settlement at this time. we realize there is more mileage in the conflict, and there is more to come. however said that it can only end in negotiate in the settlement. many across the country would like a police, but they want more than just an outfit or uniform. they want them to adhere to proper rules of engagement, to respect international law, and not toed a mere to popularism, to not try to fan the flames of conflict and bring civilians in to this. at that point if we can summarize all these
now an alliance of armed revolutionary now controls the capitol tripoli, and that includes parliament there. it means that the country has two rival parliaments. tripoli is so insecure that representatives elected earlier in the year, but they failed to create a government. in bengahzi general haftar has been fighting. the general director of the institute, and he believes the current fighting can only end around the negotiating table. >> it seems clear that the international community,...
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so we begin in lebanon where there has been another day of fierce fighting in the northern town of tripoli. the fighting started on friday and so far at least 10 soldiers and six civilians have been killed in the violence, which is related to the conflict in syria. stefanistefanie dekker is in tri not far from where the battles are being bought. >> reporter: there remains able credibly tense standoff between the army and fighters hold up in an area which is a sunni neighborhood. the road where we are, you can hear it there, this has been ongoing throughout the day. sometimes more intense, things being used like artillery. rpgs, small arms fire. it certainly does sound incredibly intense from what we have been hearing throughout the day. now, when you talk to people here, many people who have been here waiting have relatives inside the city. they are calling for a ceasefire, they say at least give time to be able to get our women and children out of there. the civilians who are not fighting, so at least we can bring them to safety. at the moment, that hasn't happened. politicians and religi
so we begin in lebanon where there has been another day of fierce fighting in the northern town of tripoli. the fighting started on friday and so far at least 10 soldiers and six civilians have been killed in the violence, which is related to the conflict in syria. stefanistefanie dekker is in tri not far from where the battles are being bought. >> reporter: there remains able credibly tense standoff between the army and fighters hold up in an area which is a sunni neighborhood. the road...
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they have already lost tripoli in the west, haven't they? >> indeed they have, sami, so benghazi by itself is not crucial, but what is more crucial is really that if benghazi were indeed to be lost to the islamists, and islamists militias are now controlling the west, it seems that the militias have become much more powerful than their opponents. so they are not just fighting about benghazi, they are also fighting really about the future of libya, and the viability of that government that right now is in tabrook but wants to return to tripoli eventually. so it really is a struggle over libya, not just over benghazi. >> does it look like the military momentum is with those who are opposed to the internationally recognized government? it seems like they are being pushed on every front. >> the situation right now is really up in the air. on a daily basis, some of them islamist militias are making progress, then some days the forces and some of the more secular militias are making progress, but this really is at this point an indeterminate battl
they have already lost tripoli in the west, haven't they? >> indeed they have, sami, so benghazi by itself is not crucial, but what is more crucial is really that if benghazi were indeed to be lost to the islamists, and islamists militias are now controlling the west, it seems that the militias have become much more powerful than their opponents. so they are not just fighting about benghazi, they are also fighting really about the future of libya, and the viability of that government that...
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the competing leadership base in tripoli is said to have the support of sudan and qatar. the base is calling for more weapons and logistical help. that is what the people don't want. international intervention has been condemned. anti aircraft fires at jets and the general has control after they bomb the city. it's seen as his last stand to make it back inside benghazi to clear what he calls terrorists. fighting a group labeled as a terrorist organization by the u.s. are also fighting back. with each burst of bullets like this in hopes of peace fade further in the distance. >> as the fighting continues, people wait to hear what the libyan high court says about how the country is being run. monday, it is he can specked to rule on the legality of the parliamentary sessions held in the eastern city. aljazeera, tripoli. >> egypt's president said his country will work with sudan to support libya's military against armed militia. al sisi said sudan and egypt agreed to coordinate efforts to achieve stability in labor yes. he said they will support state institutions, primarily t
the competing leadership base in tripoli is said to have the support of sudan and qatar. the base is calling for more weapons and logistical help. that is what the people don't want. international intervention has been condemned. anti aircraft fires at jets and the general has control after they bomb the city. it's seen as his last stand to make it back inside benghazi to clear what he calls terrorists. fighting a group labeled as a terrorist organization by the u.s. are also fighting back....
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the capital tripoli is in the hands of an armed group called the national salvation government. they've appointed omar al hassi as prime minister and they're running a government and parliament from there. libya's official parliament, which was forced to flee tripoli, is now based in a hotel in the eastern port of tobruk, from where it's doing its best to run the country. we're going to be speaking to the u.s. ambassador in a moment. first, though, this report from the bbc's tim hyul, one of the few foreign journalists who's been able to reach tobruk. >> reporter: libya, a country the world helped free from dictatorship, has now descended into chaos. just a few hours sailing time from europe, this navy patrol vessel daren't venture far for fear of meeting militants. >> translator: they're outlaws, extremists, and militias. >> reporter: this stretch of coastline is one of few bits of libya its newly elected parliament still controls. three years after the overthrow of colonel gadhafi, much of the country is in the hands of rebel militias. some of them linked to al qaeda. libya's
the capital tripoli is in the hands of an armed group called the national salvation government. they've appointed omar al hassi as prime minister and they're running a government and parliament from there. libya's official parliament, which was forced to flee tripoli, is now based in a hotel in the eastern port of tobruk, from where it's doing its best to run the country. we're going to be speaking to the u.s. ambassador in a moment. first, though, this report from the bbc's tim hyul, one of...
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tripoli has been divided twine supporters of syrian president bashar al-assad. stephanie dekker has more from beirut. >> it's been tense in the northern city of tripoli, with the army fighting armed men. for the first time we have seen the battles, the center of a city, that is no different to the spillover in lebanon. there's two neighbourhoods supporting the revolution and another supporting bashar al-assad. they have fought together, but it's been quiet. the recent flare-up. the army raided on apartment north of tripoli. they arrested a man, a main recruiter for i.s.i.l. we sat with a commander on friday, and he received a statement. it called for attacks from the army in retaliation for the arrest. the army is ready. there's a concern that this will go on. lebanon no strange are to the spillover of the war. it's sectarian and divided, a concern to the people here. politicians, divided, giving the message that they stand behind the army. >> sobering figures on the ebola outbreak in west africa. the world health organisation released data. the number of people
tripoli has been divided twine supporters of syrian president bashar al-assad. stephanie dekker has more from beirut. >> it's been tense in the northern city of tripoli, with the army fighting armed men. for the first time we have seen the battles, the center of a city, that is no different to the spillover in lebanon. there's two neighbourhoods supporting the revolution and another supporting bashar al-assad. they have fought together, but it's been quiet. the recent flare-up. the army...
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stefanie dekker is in tripoli not far from where the battles are being fought. there remains an incredibly tense stand-off between the army and fighters holed up in banatabano, the road where we are. you can hear it. it has been ongoing threw throughout the day. rpgs, small arms fires t sounds incredibly intention from what we have been hearing throughout the someday, now when you talk to people here, many people who have been here waiting have relatives here they are calling for a cease-fire. they say at least give them time to get our women and children out of there. we can bring them to safety. at the moment, that hasn't happened. politicians and relickous leaders are meeting in tripoli trying to find a solution. the message we heard from them was that they weren't happy with the army besieging, as they called it, this neighborhood because of the civilian presence, they say they stand behind the army trying to root out what they call terrorist elements that may have to do with the spillover from syria. an incredibly intense situation remaining here people con
stefanie dekker is in tripoli not far from where the battles are being fought. there remains an incredibly tense stand-off between the army and fighters holed up in banatabano, the road where we are. you can hear it. it has been ongoing threw throughout the day. rpgs, small arms fires t sounds incredibly intention from what we have been hearing throughout the someday, now when you talk to people here, many people who have been here waiting have relatives here they are calling for a cease-fire....
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. >> northern maryland and tripoli has been fertile ground for recruitment. it has been forgot own and abandoned. in 2000 there were a number of battles between the leb nice army and militants. it's a recurring fep some na. we have an overlay of facts playing into it, what is happening in syria, and the regional competition between saudi arabia, and iranian. the sunni powerhouses are contributing to the instability in lebanon, and the ability of the sunni fundamentalist groups to recruit in northern lebanon >>> forces attacked idlib from the south, east and west. there has been clashes between rebel and government forces on the outskirts of the city. there are reports that syrian soldiers are retreating. >> in della province, 16 people have been killed in a government air strike. the syrian government carried out more than 530 air attacks in two days. you may find some images in this report disturbing. >> a child caught up in the war in syria. this is a temporary hospital in homs. activists apresident bashar al-assad's forces killed dozens in the province, we
. >> northern maryland and tripoli has been fertile ground for recruitment. it has been forgot own and abandoned. in 2000 there were a number of battles between the leb nice army and militants. it's a recurring fep some na. we have an overlay of facts playing into it, what is happening in syria, and the regional competition between saudi arabia, and iranian. the sunni powerhouses are contributing to the instability in lebanon, and the ability of the sunni fundamentalist groups to recruit...
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a renegade former general is pushing his forces between the capital tripoli, and the city of zip dane. he's trying to control most of the country. civilians in the conflict are suffering, and supplies are running out. the u.n. is calling for calm. a statement said the united nations nation is proposing an:. >> four months of parliament tried to claim legitimacy, and the u.n.'s effort to bring the two sides to negotiate are not working. >> attacks intensified after the visit to tripoli. >> it seems clear that the international community, via egypt and other countries that involved themselves in the conflict do not seem to support a negotiated settlement at this point. there's more mileage in the conflict and war on violence. having said that, the conflict only can end in a settlement. >> egypt and e.u. have been accused of providing support for politicians that have international support, but no control on the ground. qatar and sadr are backing it. more weapons are called for, and help. that's what the people who would help bring down the muammar gaddafi government are opposing. the da
a renegade former general is pushing his forces between the capital tripoli, and the city of zip dane. he's trying to control most of the country. civilians in the conflict are suffering, and supplies are running out. the u.n. is calling for calm. a statement said the united nations nation is proposing an:. >> four months of parliament tried to claim legitimacy, and the u.n.'s effort to bring the two sides to negotiate are not working. >> attacks intensified after the visit to...
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in may gunmen burst into government headquarters in tripoli during a protest to suspend bounty payments for those who fought against gadhafi, various militias. and in september a u.s. ambassador and three other americans were killed when armed militants swarmed the consulate. all in all militias became more powerful and more violent. in may of this year a renegade general launched and assault to wipe out of islamist dreamt extt groups he called. in tripoli with more. >> the decision of the coorn constitutional division, in light of the hearing that went all the morning between the two sides, the legal representatives of the mps who are boycotting the parliamentary sessions in tobruk the meetings happening in the city of tobruk, they argue, are illegal. however, the other side, the legal representatives of the libyan mps were meeting in the city of tobruk have argued for an adjournment because they claim there is an initiative to broker a deal between the two sides. the decision of the two courts have been received by anger of some people who support the dawn of libya forces, who support
in may gunmen burst into government headquarters in tripoli during a protest to suspend bounty payments for those who fought against gadhafi, various militias. and in september a u.s. ambassador and three other americans were killed when armed militants swarmed the consulate. all in all militias became more powerful and more violent. in may of this year a renegade general launched and assault to wipe out of islamist dreamt extt groups he called. in tripoli with more. >> the decision of...
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tripoli has been divided. stefanie dekker has more from beirut. >> it has been tension in the earn city of tripoli with the army fighting armed men. for the first time we have seen those bats, the seller on the old sidewalk of the city. there are two neighborhoods that supports the revolution and one that supports assad. they have fought together. it's been quiet there for the last few months. this recent flare-up comes down to give you some context. on thursday, the army raided an apartment north of tripoli where they arrested a man they say was believed to be one of the main recruiters for isil. we sat with one of the military expa commanders on friday. it was it was a call for attacks on the army and retaliation for the arrest. he told us the army is ahead but there is a concern that this will go on lebanon, of course, no stranger to the spillover of the syrian, a very sectarian society, divided. that is a huge concern to the people here, but the politics, i have to tell you, often divided or begin the same
tripoli has been divided. stefanie dekker has more from beirut. >> it has been tension in the earn city of tripoli with the army fighting armed men. for the first time we have seen those bats, the seller on the old sidewalk of the city. there are two neighborhoods that supports the revolution and one that supports assad. they have fought together. it's been quiet there for the last few months. this recent flare-up comes down to give you some context. on thursday, the army raided an...
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in august, the islamists took control of tripoli's airport. they then went on a rampage to the capital, seizing ministrie and the u.s. ambassador's residence. they uploaded a video celebrating their victory. the situation in libya has grown to a military stalemate, a fight where no one side has the upper hand. >> next we had to asia, where in hong kong protesters and police have clashed once again. several people were injured, and a number of people were arrested. >> demonstrators prevented police from blocking the road. heavy-handed police tactics have put the government on the defensive. hong kong's chief executive leung chin-ying said he was ready to start talks with pro-democracy activists, but warned that beijing would not change rules governing the 2017 elections. police in brazil have arrested a man suspected of 39 murders, a four-year killing spree. >> investigators say he has confessed to killing women, transvestites, and homeless people in drive-by shootings. his lawyer says the confessions were made under duress. the man, a 26-year-
in august, the islamists took control of tripoli's airport. they then went on a rampage to the capital, seizing ministrie and the u.s. ambassador's residence. they uploaded a video celebrating their victory. the situation in libya has grown to a military stalemate, a fight where no one side has the upper hand. >> next we had to asia, where in hong kong protesters and police have clashed once again. several people were injured, and a number of people were arrested. >> demonstrators...
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a renegade general is pushing its forces between tripoli and zinc dane. and is trying to take control from dawn of libya. civilians unwhitingly caught in the conflict are suffering, and supplies are running out. the u.n. is calling for calm. a statement says the support mission is proposing a cessation of the military operations, investing in libya for four days to facilitate humanitarian sentence. four months, and parliament tried to gape legitimacy. the efforts to bring the sides to negotiate don't seem to be working. attacks intensify after the chief's visit to tripoli. >> it's clear that the community, and others that involved themselves don't support a negotiated settlement at this point. >> we realise there's a lot of mileage in the conflict and the war and violence to come. having said that, this only came in in negotiating a settlement. >> egypt and the ua have been accused of providing military support, but no control on the ground. tobruk based prime minister is calling for more weapons and logistical help. that's what the people who bring down
a renegade general is pushing its forces between tripoli and zinc dane. and is trying to take control from dawn of libya. civilians unwhitingly caught in the conflict are suffering, and supplies are running out. the u.n. is calling for calm. a statement says the support mission is proposing a cessation of the military operations, investing in libya for four days to facilitate humanitarian sentence. four months, and parliament tried to gape legitimacy. the efforts to bring the sides to negotiate...
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s secretary general ban ki-moon in tripoli. can he find ways to stop months of fighting. >>> in north korea kim jong-un's absence being brushed off as no big deal. >> i'll tell you why schools are empty, and why teachers are not turning up to work. >> well, we begin this news hour with breaking news out of baghdad, where there has been a car bomb, the third to hit the capitol in the past few hours. let's go to baghdad. imran. what's going on. >> reporter: we saw two car bombs in the shia neighborhood west of the city. and the car bomb happened within minutes of each other in a very busy marketplace. the total death toll there is 38 people, and 68 people who have been injured as a result of that. and then a few hours earlier in the south of the pacific again in a busy marketplace there was another car bomb. 12 people were killed there, and there have been total death toll 50 people who have died as a result of violence. and at least 100 have been hospitalized. >> in looking at the bigger picture, is this linked to what is going
s secretary general ban ki-moon in tripoli. can he find ways to stop months of fighting. >>> in north korea kim jong-un's absence being brushed off as no big deal. >> i'll tell you why schools are empty, and why teachers are not turning up to work. >> well, we begin this news hour with breaking news out of baghdad, where there has been a car bomb, the third to hit the capitol in the past few hours. let's go to baghdad. imran. what's going on. >> reporter: we saw two...
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tripoli has been divided between supporters of bashar al-assad and rebels. stephanie dekker has more from beirut. >> reporter: it's been tense in the northern city of tripoli, with the army fighting armed men. the center on the old suit of the city. it's no stranger to the spillover in lebanon. there are two neighbourhoods. they have och fought together. it's been quiet for the last few months. the recent flare-up gives you complex. an apartment was raided on thursday, at dawn. they arrested a man believed to be a main recruiter for i.s.i.l. in lebanon. we sat with a military commander. we received a statement calling for attacks on the army and retaliation for arrest. the army is ready, but there's a concern that this will go on, lebanon no stranger to the spillover of the syrian war, a sectarian society, divided and it's a huge concern to the people. politicians are divided, all giving the same message that they stand behind the army >>> tonight there is video of a hostage held by i.s.i.l. the 6 minute video shows british journalist john cantlie reading a
tripoli has been divided between supporters of bashar al-assad and rebels. stephanie dekker has more from beirut. >> reporter: it's been tense in the northern city of tripoli, with the army fighting armed men. the center on the old suit of the city. it's no stranger to the spillover in lebanon. there are two neighbourhoods. they have och fought together. it's been quiet for the last few months. the recent flare-up gives you complex. an apartment was raided on thursday, at dawn. they...
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forces are preparing to retake tripoli. loyal civilians have been called upon to join ranks with the soldiers. with two governments vying for power, the international community is concerned that oil-rich libya will descend into another war. the u.n. urged the rival militias and governments to talk saying it's the only way to solve the conflict >>> now, the pakistani cleric tahir-ul-qadri has called off his 2-month sit-in in islamabad. he said supporters will take the anti-government protest on the road to other major cities. scott heidler has more. >> reporter: in what is seen as a dramatic development, dr tahir-ul-qadri told supporters to pack their bags and leave the venue of the protest in front of parliament. he, himself left the venue and supporters are picturing their bags. they'll have to take care of the tension within which they were living for the past two months. importantly the city administration will be moving in to clean up this place, which looks more like a tented village. importantly the announcement came
forces are preparing to retake tripoli. loyal civilians have been called upon to join ranks with the soldiers. with two governments vying for power, the international community is concerned that oil-rich libya will descend into another war. the u.n. urged the rival militias and governments to talk saying it's the only way to solve the conflict >>> now, the pakistani cleric tahir-ul-qadri has called off his 2-month sit-in in islamabad. he said supporters will take the anti-government...
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we are joined on the line from tripoli. tell us about what is going on in tripoli. what are residents - benghazi, sorry. what are residents doing in benghazi while the fighting is raging around them. there has been protests, haven't there? >> actually, human suffering - the news about the booby-trapped car that was blown up at a checkpoint that had been cleared out in the district last night, in an outskirts of benghazi. four persons were killed in that. seven were wanted. that attack, in the checkpoint set up bit general khalifa haftar. the renegade general is the leader of operation dignity. this comes after a call, after khalifa haftar himself called on civilians to carry weapons and attack fighters belonging to benghazi. on october 15th, to mark what he says is the uprising. forces have been depleted, and now have taken positions around the airport, and camped out. >> now, they've been heard over the city, and shooting - it was heard over the city. fighting going on around two main headquarters affiliated with the general khalifa haftar. 2 in one commanders or s
we are joined on the line from tripoli. tell us about what is going on in tripoli. what are residents - benghazi, sorry. what are residents doing in benghazi while the fighting is raging around them. there has been protests, haven't there? >> actually, human suffering - the news about the booby-trapped car that was blown up at a checkpoint that had been cleared out in the district last night, in an outskirts of benghazi. four persons were killed in that. seven were wanted. that attack, in...
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you have an alternative political structure in tripoli that has a considerable amount of control on the ground, but in fact has virtually no legitimacy. so it's a little bit hard to say right now whether any particular government is winning. what is clear is the libyan people are losing as they are being displaced in considerable numbers, and they are suffering great shortages of fuel, water, food, electricity. basic requirements of life. >> i'm referring to the internationally recognized government, which is now based all the way west. if their position weakens is that going to encourage more regional and international intervention by its allies? >> hello, doha, i'm not hearing you. >> all right. we apologize for that, we have a few audio problems there. >>> take you to syria now where the u.s. and its coalition partners have hit more positions of islamic state of iraq and the levant. they have been targeting fighters in and around the syrian town of kobani. bernard smith sent us this report. >> reporter: a barrage of u.s.-lead coalition air strikes in and around kobani in the last fou
you have an alternative political structure in tripoli that has a considerable amount of control on the ground, but in fact has virtually no legitimacy. so it's a little bit hard to say right now whether any particular government is winning. what is clear is the libyan people are losing as they are being displaced in considerable numbers, and they are suffering great shortages of fuel, water, food, electricity. basic requirements of life. >> i'm referring to the internationally recognized...
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the verge of becoming a failed state in the country's elected parliament was driven from the capital tripoli earlier this year by militants and is now based in a hotel in the eastern port from where it is desperately trying to hold the country together. here is a report. >> reporter: libya, a country the world helped free from dictatorship, has now descended into chaos. just a few hours sailing time from europe, this navy patrol vessel daren't venture far for fear of militants. >> translator: they're outlaws, extremists, and militias. >> reporter: this stretch of coastline is one of few bits of libya its newly elected parliament still controls. three years after the overthrow of colonel gadhafi, much of the country is in the hands of rebel militias. some of them linked to al qaeda. libya's elected parliament has fled to this remote port, tobruk, a thousand kilometers from the capital tripoli. it's been forced to stay in a huge 1970s hotel. many here say they had to be smuggled out of the capital tripoli after they and their families were attacked by islamists militias. the militias seized th
the verge of becoming a failed state in the country's elected parliament was driven from the capital tripoli earlier this year by militants and is now based in a hotel in the eastern port from where it is desperately trying to hold the country together. here is a report. >> reporter: libya, a country the world helped free from dictatorship, has now descended into chaos. just a few hours sailing time from europe, this navy patrol vessel daren't venture far for fear of militants. >>...
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they control most of the area including the capital tripoli. hold up in eastern tobruk. no control on the ground. with promises of support from abroad he urged the libyan army to enter tripoli last week and called for mass civil disowe beadisobedience. but in tip li the message has not gone down well. >> life is back to normal, you can see how crowded the shops and popular markets are. >> there's no civil disobedience at all. the people work and the security is okay. thank god everything is well. >> despite the fighting by frieps trand armed groups libya's oirl exports have not been affected. the national oil corporation is functioning as all conflicting parties need the oil money. oil proceeds are going into a central bank, thousands of public employees still need to be paid and that may well be the only delicate unspoken rapprochement between libya's warring forces. >> prosecutors are asking for death penalty for the captain of a ferry that sank in april. 14 members of the ferry. harry fawcett has more. >> the prosecution has said that the captain of the sewall, in the
they control most of the area including the capital tripoli. hold up in eastern tobruk. no control on the ground. with promises of support from abroad he urged the libyan army to enter tripoli last week and called for mass civil disowe beadisobedience. but in tip li the message has not gone down well. >> life is back to normal, you can see how crowded the shops and popular markets are. >> there's no civil disobedience at all. the people work and the security is okay. thank god...
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psalosama benfit reports. >> between the forces between the capital tripoli and the city of zinfan. in the arms of conservative militias that control most of the country. but civilians are suffering and supplies are running out. the u.n. is calling for calm. a statement says the united nations powr delivery of humanin assistance. for months rival parliaments have tried to claim legitimacy. efforts to bring the two sides together don't seem to be working. >> it seems clear that the international community via egypt and other countries that have involved themselves in the conflict so far don't seem to support a negotiated settlement at this time. we do realize there's a lot more mileage in the conflict and the war still to come. however, having said that this conflict can only end. >> egypt and uae, also have international support but no control on the ground. while sudan and cart are sai qad to be supporting tobruk. the dawn of libya, spriements haprimeminister has condemned ay international intervention. fired volleys, bombed the city. it's being seen as his last stand to make it ba
psalosama benfit reports. >> between the forces between the capital tripoli and the city of zinfan. in the arms of conservative militias that control most of the country. but civilians are suffering and supplies are running out. the u.n. is calling for calm. a statement says the united nations powr delivery of humanin assistance. for months rival parliaments have tried to claim legitimacy. efforts to bring the two sides together don't seem to be working. >> it seems clear that the...
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a statement says the united nations support mission: in tripoli and tobruk, the parliament tried to claim legitimacy. attacks intensified after the u.n. chief's visit to tripoli. >> it seems clear that the international community, via egypt and other countries do not support a negotiated settlement at this point. we realise there's a lot more mileage in the conflict and the violence still to come. having said that, this conflict can only end in negotiated settle ed. >> egypt and the u.a.e. are report to provide support. saddan and qatar are said to back the militias. that is what the people who bring down the muammar gaddafi government are opposing. the dawn of libya, it's £national congress, and prime minister condemned international intervention. anti-aircraft guns fired volleys after military jets bombed the city. it's seen as a last stand to make it back inside benghazi, to declare what he calls terrorists. fighters for a group labelled as terrorists by the u.s. dug their heels. with a burst of bullet like these, hopes of peace fade in the distance >>> more to come in the news hor. >
a statement says the united nations support mission: in tripoli and tobruk, the parliament tried to claim legitimacy. attacks intensified after the u.n. chief's visit to tripoli. >> it seems clear that the international community, via egypt and other countries do not support a negotiated settlement at this point. we realise there's a lot more mileage in the conflict and the violence still to come. having said that, this conflict can only end in negotiated settle ed. >> egypt and the...
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we're joined now live from the libyan capitol, tripoli to give us an update on the situation in benghazi. >> reporter: well, that situation is getting catastrophic, especially with a military convoy coming to the eastern gate of benghazi. and this military convoy belonging to the renegade general carrying weapons and ammunitions in an attempt, as military commanders say to attack a special forces headquarte headquarters. so now the situation is becoming more difficult, especially with humanitarian suffering is escalating in the city with indiscriminate killing targeting a densely populated district inside the city of benghazi, and also civilian individuals joining the battlefield, especially after the renegade general has been calling on the people of benghazi to carry weapons and fight against the rebels. now the forces are now taking control of the eastern gate of the city of benghazi. meanwhile, the fighters are controlling their western suburbs of the city. now this battle has been going on now for over five months now. this is the what is the so-called operation dignity that has bee
we're joined now live from the libyan capitol, tripoli to give us an update on the situation in benghazi. >> reporter: well, that situation is getting catastrophic, especially with a military convoy coming to the eastern gate of benghazi. and this military convoy belonging to the renegade general carrying weapons and ammunitions in an attempt, as military commanders say to attack a special forces headquarte headquarters. so now the situation is becoming more difficult, especially with...
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south of tripoli these are some of the families escaping the fighting. >> o they shelled our house in the middle of the night, my son was injured and the doctors couldn't do anything for him and he died. >> the town's university is turned into a temporary shelter and no school here. >> our country is in a state of war and the schools are closed. we had to leave our homes and come and live here. because of the fighting, we have missed the lessons, that is sad. >> the nonstop fighting is killing hundreds and forced hundreds to leave their homes. it is repeated across the country. violence and rivalries split libya and toppled the former leader. it is showing no signs of reconciliation. >> now, in yemen the fighting killed at least ten people. at least eight people killed in the southern province. we are in the capital and going live to him in a moment, but first his report. >> soon after the prayers are offered in the southwest there was a message to fighters. they are not welcomed here and the pledge to protect the province and the country. 2.2 million people and most of them sunni and
south of tripoli these are some of the families escaping the fighting. >> o they shelled our house in the middle of the night, my son was injured and the doctors couldn't do anything for him and he died. >> the town's university is turned into a temporary shelter and no school here. >> our country is in a state of war and the schools are closed. we had to leave our homes and come and live here. because of the fighting, we have missed the lessons, that is sad. >> the...
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let's go live to tripoli with details. problems going on in libya, what more do we know about what's happened here? >> despite the fact that the initial report said that were announced by some agencies that only one suicide bombing attack took place today in benghazi, but the reports we're getting from sources on the battlefield and eyewitnesses say that four separate suicide attacks targeted forces loyal to the general today around the air base and that was confirmed actually by two main hospitals that are loyal to forces fighting for the general. the first one is a hospital which said they received 33 dead soldiers and tens of injured soldiers fighting for a renegade general. second hospital to the east also confirms they received seven dead soldiers belonging to the general's forces. the attacks took place from three main directions, east, the north and west, and they targeted forces loyal to the renegade general. the battle is going on or the fighting is going on around the air base, which is considered a strategic key
let's go live to tripoli with details. problems going on in libya, what more do we know about what's happened here? >> despite the fact that the initial report said that were announced by some agencies that only one suicide bombing attack took place today in benghazi, but the reports we're getting from sources on the battlefield and eyewitnesses say that four separate suicide attacks targeted forces loyal to the general today around the air base and that was confirmed actually by two main...
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in tripoli, calling for attacks on the army. he told us the army is ready but certainly there is a concern that this will go on. lebanon, of course, no stranger to the spillover, a sectarian society, very divided. that is a huge concern to the people here but the politicians, i have to tell you, often divided, giving the same message that they stand behind the army. >> security forces have carried out a wave of arrests. the government is warning there could be attempts to disrupt sunday's parliamentary elections. a report: >> reporter: violence and instability loom large in a country set to cast an historic vote. security sforsz track a group of people with explosives in a house in a suburb of the capitol tunnis. in the hideout, killing most of the fighters including five women, police officials say were armed and planning to disrupt the country's political process. the raid happened just as millions of tun easians are getting ready to elect a new parliament. leader. the party that the is likely to make significant gains. member
in tripoli, calling for attacks on the army. he told us the army is ready but certainly there is a concern that this will go on. lebanon, of course, no stranger to the spillover, a sectarian society, very divided. that is a huge concern to the people here but the politicians, i have to tell you, often divided, giving the same message that they stand behind the army. >> security forces have carried out a wave of arrests. the government is warning there could be attempts to disrupt sunday's...
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chief's visit to tripoli. >> this seems clear that the international community and other countries that have involved themselves, are supporting a negotiated settlement at this time. we do realize there is a lot more mileage in the violence still to come. however having said that, this situation can only end. >> who also have international support but no control on the ground. while sudan and qatar are said to be supporting the, the dawn of libya its appointed general national congress and prime minister have condemned any international intervention. antiaircraft guns in benghazi have fired volleys. it's been seen as the last stand to declare what he calls terrorists. but fighters like those a group labeled terrorists by the u.s. have also dug their heels and with each burst of bullets like these, hopes of peace fade further in the distance. osama ben jabi, al jazeera. >>> houthi fighters seized the al qaeda strong hold on friday, meanwhile, local political parties have signed a ceasefire deal in the city of ib. the agreement doesn't call for armed groups to leave ib. yoayoaltayatollah
chief's visit to tripoli. >> this seems clear that the international community and other countries that have involved themselves, are supporting a negotiated settlement at this time. we do realize there is a lot more mileage in the violence still to come. however having said that, this situation can only end. >> who also have international support but no control on the ground. while sudan and qatar are said to be supporting the, the dawn of libya its appointed general national...
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forces in the capital of tripoli and the city of zindan. he is trying to take control over dawn of libya who control most of the country. but civilians unwitwittingly cat this the conflict. a statement called for calm. cessation of military operations in the area of kitla and pala, to facilit facilitate the delivf humanitarian supplies. >> this seems clear that the international community vie egypt and other countries that have involved themselves in the conflict don't support a negotiated settlement at this time. we do realize there is a lot more mileage in the conflict in the war and violence still to come. however, having said that, this war can only end in a negotiated settlement. >> conconfined in tobruk, who have international support but no control on the ground. while sudan and qatar are supporting the end of violence. the dawn of libya, prime minister have condemned any international intervention. antiaircraft guns in benghazi have fired volleys after military jets under general haftar's control bombed benghazi. fied fighters like
forces in the capital of tripoli and the city of zindan. he is trying to take control over dawn of libya who control most of the country. but civilians unwitwittingly cat this the conflict. a statement called for calm. cessation of military operations in the area of kitla and pala, to facilit facilitate the delivf humanitarian supplies. >> this seems clear that the international community vie egypt and other countries that have involved themselves in the conflict don't support a...
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drain libya army and provide support but cabinet is in tarook and legitimacy challenged in court in tripoli. standoff between elected politicians and those who claim to defend the revolution drags on libyans are suffering. more than a quarter of a million have been forced from their homes and many are unlikely to return any time soon, i'm with al jazeera. >>> protesters in hong kong continue to camp out of major rally sites across the city and regained momentum in spite a failure to hold talks with hong kong's government the talks have been scheduled for friday but the government said they wouldn't be constructive and protesters are rallying against beijing's decision to screen candidates for the city's 2017 election. a won'teekend of protest in ferguson, missouri. >> don't shoot, don't shoot. >> reporter: people demanding justice for an unarmed teenager michael brown shot dead by police in august leading to days of unrest. al jazeera's is in ferguson. >> reporter: this is the combination of the first night of a holiday weekend of protests in ferguson talking about the killing of michael br
drain libya army and provide support but cabinet is in tarook and legitimacy challenged in court in tripoli. standoff between elected politicians and those who claim to defend the revolution drags on libyans are suffering. more than a quarter of a million have been forced from their homes and many are unlikely to return any time soon, i'm with al jazeera. >>> protesters in hong kong continue to camp out of major rally sites across the city and regained momentum in spite a failure to...
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. >>> let's bring in al jazeera from tripoli to tell us about the situation in benghazi because we understand the offensive has begun. >> reporter: yes, it has already begun. the current situation now in benghazi resounding, heavy ex explosions have been heard all over the city since early this morning. also, aircrafts belonging to ren gate general haftar have been flying over been benjamin trying to strike locations or positions belonging to the revolutionary ashura council. these explosions started after what the revolutionaries say a martyrdom operation but ren gates called it suicide attack that targeted one of his brigades around the dome early this morning, and targeted the, especially targeted the brigade of tanks and artilleries number 2002004 and killed and injured a number of kalifa haftar's soldiers. the situation is tense after there was a statement releareled last night that shows renegade general kh you alifa haftar. he admitted a great loss in his forces as he mentioned. he said today should be a decisive day against tourism and extremism. there is an offensive by khalifa hafta
. >>> let's bring in al jazeera from tripoli to tell us about the situation in benghazi because we understand the offensive has begun. >> reporter: yes, it has already begun. the current situation now in benghazi resounding, heavy ex explosions have been heard all over the city since early this morning. also, aircrafts belonging to ren gate general haftar have been flying over been benjamin trying to strike locations or positions belonging to the revolutionary ashura council....
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chief ban ki-moon is in tripoli been paying their respects to jean-claude duvalier, haitian it's turn out for the funeral, and
chief ban ki-moon is in tripoli been paying their respects to jean-claude duvalier, haitian it's turn out for the funeral, and
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. >>> heavy fighting in lebanon's northern city of tripoli as military forces battle islamist gunmen. at least six lebanese soldiers were kill add long with two militants and two civilians. 13 were injured as well. they both used heavy rockets and devastating the tourist location. a journalist says the gunmen are sunnis believed to support isis. >> i suspect that some of them certainly share some of isis' goals or maybe it's just an alliance of convenience. very difficult to say. but one of the side effects of what's happening in syria with isis's fight there one of the side effects is that it's ruining affairs here in lebanon and exacerbating tensions between different communities, so right now you've got people fighting probably because they just feel like their community, the sunni community in lebanon is being marginalized and has been set aside in favor of the shiite community and specifically hezbollah. they accuse the army of doing hezbollah's bidding and every time they target the army and the army reacts it sort of -- it continues this cycle, vicious cycle. >> yeah, and by th
. >>> heavy fighting in lebanon's northern city of tripoli as military forces battle islamist gunmen. at least six lebanese soldiers were kill add long with two militants and two civilians. 13 were injured as well. they both used heavy rockets and devastating the tourist location. a journalist says the gunmen are sunnis believed to support isis. >> i suspect that some of them certainly share some of isis' goals or maybe it's just an alliance of convenience. very difficult to say....
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ban ki-moon is in tripoli to broker a deal between the two rive at parties amid fear the two countries are sliding into still war. >> protesters marched against police brutality in st louis, following the shooting of a black teenager in the city of st louis in august. [ chanting ] >> reporter: it's called the weekend of resistance in and around st louis, and may seem like an outpouring of rage for a local police force accused of brutality. it's highly organised and carefully conceived looking for justice in st louis, and the country. yes, there are the demonstrations. but there are seminars examining race, class, gender, the economy and the law. the union has moved to look at what is at the root of killing by young black men by police. a domestic workers organizers says the killing of unarmed teen michael brown in ferguson kat lied new alliances and strategies building on the old. >> part of what we see on television is moment. we have to understand that this is a movement that started with rodney king before. we are seeing an advance on decades of organising and movement buildings cen
ban ki-moon is in tripoli to broker a deal between the two rive at parties amid fear the two countries are sliding into still war. >> protesters marched against police brutality in st louis, following the shooting of a black teenager in the city of st louis in august. [ chanting ] >> reporter: it's called the weekend of resistance in and around st louis, and may seem like an outpouring of rage for a local police force accused of brutality. it's highly organised and carefully...
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in the gerry arn area, south of tripoli, these are some of the families that left their homes to escape the fighting. >> they shelled our house in the middle of the night. my son was injured. when we got him to hospital the doctors said they couldn't do anything for him, he died. >> the town's university has been turned into a temporary shelter. there's no school. the children make the most of what little they have. >> our country is in a state of war, and the schools are closed. we had to leave our homes and come and live here. >> translation: because of the fighting we missed lots of lessons, which is sad. >> the nonstop fighting around the gerry arn area killed hundreds and forced hundreds to leave their homes. it's a pattern repeated across the country. violence and rivalry split libya following the 2011 nato-backed uprising that topped muammar gaddafi. the rival groups are fighting for power and show know signs of abating. >> in yemen, fighting between houthi rebels and al qaeda-linked gun me killed at least 10 people. shia houthis have taken over the capital sanaa, and they are ad
in the gerry arn area, south of tripoli, these are some of the families that left their homes to escape the fighting. >> they shelled our house in the middle of the night. my son was injured. when we got him to hospital the doctors said they couldn't do anything for him, he died. >> the town's university has been turned into a temporary shelter. there's no school. the children make the most of what little they have. >> our country is in a state of war, and the schools are...
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chief ban ki-moon is in tripoli been paying their respects to jean-claude duvalier, haitian it's turn out for the funeral, and a rare look inside north korea in celebration. the absence of leader kim jong-un. first to the battle against fighters from the he is lambic state of iraq and lavevant. in the past couple of hours there has been intense fighting between kurdish forces andouillettes. the group has opened a new front in the southwest of the counsel. although the u.s. and allies have launched airstrikes, it has not stopped the group's advances. anbar could fall to isil in the next few days. one person has been killed and 11 others have been injured in the city of fallujah, that is also in anbar. we'll have more on the situation. but first this report from stephanie decker on the latest from kobane. >> there is an intense battle going on we spoke to ypg source inside the city. those are the kurdish fighters who have confirmed that. they say this is perhaps the new front, they also told us that they managed to push isil back for a little bit in the eastern side of the town. this is
chief ban ki-moon is in tripoli been paying their respects to jean-claude duvalier, haitian it's turn out for the funeral, and a rare look inside north korea in celebration. the absence of leader kim jong-un. first to the battle against fighters from the he is lambic state of iraq and lavevant. in the past couple of hours there has been intense fighting between kurdish forces andouillettes. the group has opened a new front in the southwest of the counsel. although the u.s. and allies have...
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tripoli has become a staging ground for going to syria. this was the scene of very errors -- very fierce fighting between the nusra front and the other forces, who attacked and retreated with hostages. they've since decapitated several of those soldiers. very much using the same tactics -- shock tactics as they have against the u.s. and british hostages being held in syria. and sending a signal to lebanon that it is very much part of this regional conflict. perhaps the interesting thing about the latest fighting near baalbeck is that the jihadist's have -- jihadists have particularly targeted hezbollah the lebanese army -- hezbollah and the lebanese army. i think this has a sectarian aspect to it. one gets the impression that the jihadists are trying to so deeper divisions between the sunni and shiites -- sunnis and shiites. they are trying to move into lebanon as they come under pressure from these airstrikes in syria and iraq. there is a phenomenon of fanning out to other countries around. >> thank you for that. now to the port town in s
tripoli has become a staging ground for going to syria. this was the scene of very errors -- very fierce fighting between the nusra front and the other forces, who attacked and retreated with hostages. they've since decapitated several of those soldiers. very much using the same tactics -- shock tactics as they have against the u.s. and british hostages being held in syria. and sending a signal to lebanon that it is very much part of this regional conflict. perhaps the interesting thing about...
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the trip based leader -- tripoli based leadership supported by the dawn of libya fighters appears to have the upper hand. they are not recognised. it is limited to the eastern si of tobruk, but it has reege an sol backing -- regional backing - the other militia >>> liberia's coalition says the dawn of libya and khalifa haftar's men are part of that old revolution. they are confident they'll win the battle. but the war appears to have no end in site >>> there has been more protests at universities across egypt. at cairo university, students chanted slogans against the government. the protesters were confronted by the police. they are demanding the return of colleagues who were expelled for demonstrating. >> meanwhile, al jazeera continues to demand the release of its journalists imprisoned in egypt. peter greste, mohamed fadel fahmy and baher mohamed have now been imprisoned for 296 days. they are falsely accused of helping the outlawed muslim brotherhood, and are appealing against their convictions. >>> the swedish military's search for evidence of activity in territorial workers ent
the trip based leader -- tripoli based leadership supported by the dawn of libya fighters appears to have the upper hand. they are not recognised. it is limited to the eastern si of tobruk, but it has reege an sol backing -- regional backing - the other militia >>> liberia's coalition says the dawn of libya and khalifa haftar's men are part of that old revolution. they are confident they'll win the battle. but the war appears to have no end in site >>> there has been more...
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heavy fighting there in the northern city of tripoli as military forces battle islamist gunman. reports say nine soldiers were killed along with two militants and two civilians. 13 soldiers were injured. both sides used heavy weapons and rockets, devastating parts of the popular tourist location. >>> a journalist in lebanon says the gunmen are sunnis believed to support isis. >> i suspect some of them certainly share some of isis's goals. or maybe it's just an alliance of convenience. it's very difficult to say. but one of the side effects of what's happening in syria with isis's fight against the syrian government there, one of the side effects is that it's roiling affairs here in lebanon and exacerbating tensions between different communities. right now you've got people who are fighting because they feel their community, the sunni community in lebanon is being marginalized, has been set aside in favor of the shiite community and specifically hezbollah. they accuse the army of doing hezbollah's bidding. and of course every time they target the army and then the army reacts, we
heavy fighting there in the northern city of tripoli as military forces battle islamist gunman. reports say nine soldiers were killed along with two militants and two civilians. 13 soldiers were injured. both sides used heavy weapons and rockets, devastating parts of the popular tourist location. >>> a journalist in lebanon says the gunmen are sunnis believed to support isis. >> i suspect some of them certainly share some of isis's goals. or maybe it's just an alliance of...
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. >>> in lebanon, soldiers say they have secured a neighborhood in the northern city of tripoli. at least eight civilians and 11 soldiers were killed friday. some of the thousands forced to leave are now returning. >>> tunisia's former ruling party has admitteded its main rival will likely win seats in parliament. but they are describing sunday's election as a success. they will need to enter into a coalition to form a government. final results are expected wednesday. >>> egypt is relocating people along the border with gaza to widen a security zone. residents have been told to leave before their homes are destroyed. in march a three-month state of emergency was in effect in the sinai region after 31 soldierings were killed in the area on friday. >>> al jazeera's acting director general has repeated the demand to release three journalists from prison. they have now been detained for 304 days on charges widely regarded as politically motivated. comments follow interpoll's -- international arrest warrant against another al jazeera journalist. while al jazeera says the decision send
. >>> in lebanon, soldiers say they have secured a neighborhood in the northern city of tripoli. at least eight civilians and 11 soldiers were killed friday. some of the thousands forced to leave are now returning. >>> tunisia's former ruling party has admitteded its main rival will likely win seats in parliament. but they are describing sunday's election as a success. they will need to enter into a coalition to form a government. final results are expected wednesday....
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. >>> more than 100,000 libyans have feld violence from the capitol of tripoli in the past few weeks. some of the displaced are now living with other families, but others are also sleeping in parks, schools, and other buildings. >>> pakistan's malala yousafzai, and kailash satyarthi have been awarded the nobel peace prize. >> you all may know that there was taliban organization, and because of that nobody was allowed to go to school, at that time i stood up for my rights. i did not wait for someone else. i had really two options, one was not to speak and wait to be killed, and the second was to speak up and then be killed. and i chose the second one. i wanted to learn who i can be in my future, and i also had dreams -- i also had dreams like a normal child has, i wanted to become a doctor at that time, now i want to become a politician, a good politician, and when i heard that i cannot go to school, i just for a second that i would never ever be able to become a doctor or never ever be able to be who i want to be in the future, and my life would be getting married at the age of 13 or
. >>> more than 100,000 libyans have feld violence from the capitol of tripoli in the past few weeks. some of the displaced are now living with other families, but others are also sleeping in parks, schools, and other buildings. >>> pakistan's malala yousafzai, and kailash satyarthi have been awarded the nobel peace prize. >> you all may know that there was taliban organization, and because of that nobody was allowed to go to school, at that time i stood up for my...